AdvertisementGet the newsCLOSETricks to get your kids to eat their vegetablesGetting your child to eat their veggies easily is considered the top parenting “win,” according to a new survey.Social Scene: Just Friends find love6 SWFL hospitals make top 250 list in U.S.Most RecentPharmacist: Strategies for uterine fibroidsSocial Scene: MIAAOR membership luncheonSocial Scene: Dads, daughters enjoy danceFormer YMCA presidents gatherClub Briefs: ROMEOS meet and give, moreSocial Scene: IAS Winter BallSeminole members say NYC fashion brand stole culture “I was disappointed. It’s 2020 ... Taking money from indigenous people just seems wrong.” Local | 1 day ago ‘I still sort of like him’: Naples couple celebrates 71 years together Juanita and Owen Henning can think of a few reasons to celebrate this Valentine’s Day. Seventy-one reasons, in fact. Life | 5 days ago Who’s the richest person in your state? To determine the richest person in every state, 24/7 Wall St. used Forbes’ Real Time Billionaires list. On the list: Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. Money | 4 days ago Social Scene: Dads, daughters enjoy dance It was one of those parties where everybody danced like nobody was watching. That's because nobody was watching. T Life | 3 days ago Social Scene: MIAAOR membership luncheon A wonderful time was had by all at our MIAAOR general membership luncheon at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Life | 3 days ago Former YMCA presidents gather A few good laughs, some reminiscing, and plenty of praise marked the get-together. Life | 5 days ago Volunteers needed for Vietnam vets wall exhibit Hundreds of volunteers will be needed in Marco Island to set up and take down The Wall that Heals, staff the exhibit and guide visitors. News Club Briefs: ROMEOS meet and give, more The Marco Cruise Club with the assistance of the Marco Police Department announces a joint community service project for all of Marco Island. Life | 5 days ago View All PhotosMelania Trump Style Diary 17 hours ago Social Scene: Murder mystery dinner La Tavola Restaurant was transformed into Chateau Dupre for a murder mystery dinner presented by the Just Friends' Charm City Players. Life | 6 days ago Social Scene: IAS Winter Ball The Italian American Society held their annual Winter Ball at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Life | 6 days ago From Burdines to Eckerd Drugs — some of Florida’s lost businesses Take a trip down memory lane and read about some of Florida's long gone (but not forgotten) businesses Business The “soap opera effect” is real—fix your TV now Motion smoothing on a TV can create weird image quality. Here's what causes the "soap opera" effect, why it's bad, and how to change it. Columnist Teacher blown away by students’ efforts to help his dog diagnosed with cancer Marco Island Academy students raised thousands of dollars to cover surgery costs of their English teacher's dog after it was diagnosed with cancer. News Fiala honored at P.E.O. International gala Donna Fiala was honored Wednesday evening as “Woman of the Year.” The award was presented by the Marco Island chapter of P.E.O. International. Life Souper Bowl raises dollars for local students This was the enticement offered at the Souper Bowl, the Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Marco fundraiser. Life 36th Annual Mullet Festival: Bigger than ever For the first time in memory, the line of cars parked along Goodland Drive Sunday afternoon stretched all the way to State Road 92. Life DAR learns how immigrants become citizens U.S. citizenship and how difficult it is to achieve was the subject of the Jan. 16 meeting of Marco Island’s Daughters of the American Revolution. Life Naples among top 8 places in U.S. for longevity, says Parade magazine Naples was the only Florida city to make the list. Local Garden Club plants tree for Florida Arbor Day The Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island planted a wild tamarind tree in Leigh Plummer Park, 400 N Barfield Dr., Marco Island. Life Pharmacist: Strategies for uterine fibroids Uterine fibroids are benign cysts that can grow inside or outside of a woman’s womb, termed the uterus. Life | 2 days ago View All PhotosPhotos: YMCA Daddy/Daughter Dance, 2020 3 days ago Gardening: All about bougainvillea When the bougainvillea is in bloom everyone wants to know: What are the beautiful flowering plants all over the island? Outdoors | 6 days ago View All PhotosPhotos: IAS Winter Ball, 2020 6 days ago View All PhotosPhotos: Mystery dinner, 2020 6 days ago Ask the Pharmacist: Flu v. Coronavirus There’s a virus that has become a growing threat to people of all ages. Life View All PhotosPhotos: Fiala honored, 2020Club Briefs: Italian Society’s golfing bellas The Italian American Society of Marco Island will hold their monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month, November though April. Life Marco Bay Yacht Club conducts change of watch Saturday evening, Jan. 25, the Marco Bay Yacht Club, Marco's oldest boating club (52 years) celebrated it's annual "Change of Watch." Life Social Scene: Newcomers annual fashion show The ‘All Decked Out’ luncheon was a spectacular event. Life Gardening: Love your garden space this February Toward the end of February temperatures will begin to warm a little. However, temperatures in the 30s and 40s are still quite common. Outdoors Club Briefs: Democratic Women donate to Manatee The Democratic Women's Club of Marco meets from 5 until 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Mackle Community Park. Life View All PhotosPhotos: Souper Bowl, 2020Pharmacist: Surprising benefits of deer nut oil There is a plant that has beautiful foliage which also provides year-round food for deers ... Life Club Briefs: Stud Muffins support Harry Chapin The Gourmet Stud Muffins is a men’s social club committed to the cooking and enjoyment of food. Life Gardening: Are the weeds invading your turf? The cooler weather means that it will be safe to have your lawn treated with an herbicide to try and bring them under control. Life View All PhotosPhotos: 36th Annual Mullet Festival, 2020Pharmacist: Strategies for enlarged prostate The uncomfortable symptoms may occur at any age, and hormone imbalances can lead to prostate enlargement. Life Club Briefs: ‘Twilight Bocce’ from IAS, more The Italian American Society of Marco Island will hold their monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. Life Art gallery proceeds benefit Fakahatchee strand boardwalk Art gala in Naples to benefit boardwalk improvements at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. Environment MIYC holds Commodore’s Ball On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Marco Island Yacht Club held its annual gala event, the change of watch and Commodore’s Ball. Life MCC celebrates change of watch with ball The Marco Cruise Club celebrated its 43rd Annual Change of Watch and Commodore’s Ball on Jan. 16 at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Life Gardening: Cold and your tropical front yards The recent low temperatures in our area have been low enough to cause cold injury for tropical and subtropical plants used in our landscapes. Life Social Scene: Young visits Just Friends Sam Young, a member of the Marco Island City Council, was the guest speaker at the Jan. 14 Just Friends luncheon. Life Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
